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Tables for identifying ideal species for bioretention are found in the [[Plant lists]]. See [[plant selection]] and [[planting design]] for supporting advice.
 
Tables for identifying ideal species for bioretention are found in the [[Plant lists]]. See [[plant selection]] and [[planting design]] for supporting advice.
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==Performance==
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{|class="wikitable"
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|+Ability of Bioretention to Meet Stormwater Management Objectives
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|-
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!BMP
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!Water Balance
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!Water Quality
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!Erosion Control
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|-
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|'''Bioretention with no underdrain'''
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|Yes
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|Yes-size for water quality storage requirement
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|Partial-based on available storage volume and native soil infiltration rate
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|'''Bioretention with underdrain'''
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|Partial-based on available storage, native soil infiltration rate and if a flow restrictor is used
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|Yes-size for water quality storage requirement
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|Partial-based on available storage, native soil infiltration rate and if a flow restrictor is used
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|-
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|'''Bioretention with underdrain and liner'''
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|No-some volume reduction occurs through evapotranspiration
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|Yes-size for water quality storage requirement
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|Partial-some volume reduction occurs through evapotranspiration
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|}
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===Water Balance===
    
==See also==
 
==See also==

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